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Monthly Archives: October 2013

Video CVs: yes, no or maybe?
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Video CVs: yes, no or maybe?

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Helen Stringer • Leave a comment

Traditional recruitment methods still hold sway in the job market: most recruiters use online applications or the CV/cover letter combo to assess and select suitable candidates. Is there room for a less conventional, more creative approach or is the video CV doomed from the start? Continue reading →

What separates a good answer from a great one?
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What separates a good answer from a great one?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Helen Stringer • 1 Comment

In such a crowded and competitive job market, you can’t afford to settle for good – you have to aspire to great. And before you hit the panic button, I’m talking applications, not experience. Continue reading →

A few career FAQs…
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A few career FAQs…

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Helen Stringer • Leave a comment

I’ve decided to take the path of least resistance with this post and tackle some common career questions and pervasive career myths. Just think of it as a meta blog post! Continue reading →

I never imagined working for an SME…
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I never imagined working for an SME…

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Helen Stringer • Leave a comment

Grad schemes have much to recommend them and can be a great way to start your professional career. They’re just not the only way. Increasingly students and grads are starting to tap into the SME sector, finding exciting jobs and challenging projects in the process. Paul Griffin, Mechanical Engineer with consultancy DCA Design International, thought … Continue reading →

A work placement with Unilever
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A work placement with Unilever

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Helen Stringer • Leave a comment

Louise Northcutt, final year German Studies student, was in the middle of her year abroad teaching English when she made the decision to apply for a summer placement with Unilever and find out what life is like in the world of ‘big business’. Read her story… Continue reading →

Tell your career story…
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Tell your career story…

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Louise C • 2 Comments

At a recent event for a large investment bank, the MD speaking to the audience announced “a CV always tells a story … and you’d better be able to tell that story”.  In saying so, he got to the crux of the difference between a good candidate – who is able to provide a collection … Continue reading →

Reflections on a summer of work experience
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Reflections on a summer of work experience

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Helen Stringer • 1 Comment

One of our student bloggers, Katy Edwards, spent a very busy summer completing a range of work placements and has taken time out from her final year studies to share her insights and tips… Just like every other undergraduate, it has become increasingly clear to me that to stand any chance of finding gainful employment … Continue reading →

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